By Lori BODNAR, intern The Crescenta Valley High School Red Cross Club is holding a blood drive on Tuesday, July 21 at the Christian Life Church. Justin Yi, an incoming senior at Crescenta Valley High School and an officer of the Red Cross Club, is coordinating the blood drive. “The blood drive is from 1 […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Many people have witnessed the wildlife that prowls our local neighborhoods. Rachel-Ann Arias from Girl Scout Troop 1711 knew she was not alone in her interest in those animals that make their way through the foothills. So, for her Girl Scout Gold Award project, she decided to hold several workshops via […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Plato said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” Even the global COVID-19 pandemic can’t stop music – during it people have been singing and playing instruments from balconies, porches, and sidewalks, or even virtually together over the internet. […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Plato said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” Even the global COVID-19 pandemic can’t stop music – during it people have been singing and playing instruments from balconies, porches, and sidewalks, or even virtually together over the internet. […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern This week, May 4-8, is National Teacher Appreciation Week. For those parents who haven’t yet thanked their children’s teachers, several principals at local schools will forward a card or note to teachers if the notes are sent to the school, or parents can send an email expressing gratitude to their child’s […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Most local schools have been “remote learning” for about a month now due to COVID-19 social distancing safer-at-home directives. Teachers, parents and students have risen to the challenge. Many schools are finding various platforms to use for online learning to engage students and keep them connected to their teachers and peers […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern The first day of spring, or the spring equinox, was on Thursday, March 19. But the spring plans of many were canceled due to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. The resulting “Safer at Home” order, issued the same day by Gov. Gavin Newsom, left […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern The 70th annual LA County Science and Engineering Fair (LACSEF) was conducted remotely in virtual format for the first time in its 70-year history due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Nearly 700 students from over 100 public, parochial and private schools in Los Angeles County participated in the county science and […]
By Lori BODNAR For those who like singing, dancing, or playing an instrument, Mountain Avenue Elementary School offered these and more at its student talent show held on March 5. The theme was “Mountain Avenue’s Got Talent!” and over 43 acts debuted proving this was true. The show was in the evening so students could […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern For students who wondered about the different medical careers available, Crescenta Valley High School provided answers during its Health Career Night on Feb. 21. About 30 doctors, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) gave presentations to students at CVHS about the different professions in the medical field and the […]